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Purpose. Use this instruction with the DOD Regulation 5200.2-R and AFPD 31-5 to implement the personnel security program. This instruction requires collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Executive Orders 9397, 9838, 10450, 11652, and 12968; and 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7513, 7532, 7533; 10 U.S.C. 8013. Privacy Act system of records notices F031 4971G A, SC1 Personnel Records; F031 4971G B Special Security Case Files; F031 11 SPS A, Presidential Support Files; F031 11 SPS B, Personnel Security Clearance and Investigation Records; F031 AF SP N, Special Security Files; .F031 SAFPA A, Requests for Access to Classified Information by Historical Researchers; F036 497 IG B, For Cause Discharge Program apply.

Applicability. This AFI applies to DOD civilian employees, active duty military, the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves.